Sangiovese

noun

San·​gio·​vese ˌsän-jō-ˈvā-zā How to pronounce Sangiovese (audio)
-ˈvēz,
-ˈvēs
: a dry red Italian wine made from a single variety of red grape
also : a similar wine made elsewhere

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This trend has been reversed in the past 20 years as consumers prefer a lighter and more elegant profile in Sangiovese, so the use of traditional, large, neutral oak has had a resurgence. — John Mariani, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 Besides being a terrific year for growing Sangiovese, the 2020 vintage is also noted for the introduction of Brunello Forma, a new vintage evaluation model for Brunello. — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2025

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Etymology

Italian

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Sangiovese was in 1943

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“Sangiovese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sangiovese. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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